PATTERSON TOWN BOARD MEETING
PATTERSON TOWN HALL
1142 ROUTE 311
PATTERSON, NY 12563
JULY 14, 2010
MINUTES
PRESENT: MICHAEL GRIFFIN, SUPERVISOR
KEVIN BURNS, COUNCILMAN
JOSEPH CAPASSO, COUNCILMAN
GINNY NACERINO, COUNCILWOMAN
EDMOND O’CONNOR, DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK
TIMOTHY CURTISS, TOWN COUNSEL
Salute to the Flag and Roll Call.
Supervisor Griffin called the Patterson Town Board meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with 20 in attendance.
REPORTS
Mr. Griffin made a motion to file the reports as read.
Code Compliance- 6/14-6/18, 6/21-6/25, 2010
Code Enforcement- May & June
Dog Control Officer – June 2010
E.C.I.- May & June
Putnam Lake Fire Dept.-None
Patterson Fire Dept.-None
SUPERVISOR REPORTS
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the Supervisor’s Report as written for June 2010.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
MINUTES
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to approve the following minutes:
Bid Opening – Highway Equipment - July 12, 2010
Public Hearing - Insite Engineering for Hudson Valley – June 9, 2010
Town Board Meeting Minutes – June 9, 2010
Town Board Meeting Minutes – June 23, 2010
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
AUDIT OF BILLS
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the Abstract as written:
General Fund $84,675.45, Highway Fund $48,043.22, Waste Water Treatment Plant $30,784.33, Capital Fund $5,005.99, Putnam Lake Light District $1,618.00, Patterson Light District $1,859.11, Putnam Lake Refuse District #1 $28,522.02, Patterson Refuse District #2 $26,871.71, Patterson Park District $2,787.93, Alpine Water District $1,230.00, Dorset Hollow Water District $1,026.40, Fox Run Water District $33.61, Trust & Agency $39,018.72, Grand Total Abstract $271,476.49.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns, yes; Mr. Capasso, yes; Mrs. Nacerino, yes; Mr. O’Connor, yes; Mr. Griffin, yes.
EDMOND O’CONNOR
LOCAL LAW “CLUBS” AND “RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT”– REFERRAL TO PLANNING BOARD
Mr. O’Connor made a motion to move Local Laws “Clubs” and “Research and Development” to the Planning Board for review before moving ahead with approving these.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
BREWSTER PLASTICS – RELEASE OF BOND
Mr. O’Connor introduced the following Resolution for Release of a Performance Bond for the Brewster Plastics Amended Site Plan:
R-0710-01
WHEREAS, Highland Group, LLC. own a parcel of land at 60 Jon Barrett Road identified as Tax Map No.24.19-1-2; and
WHEREAS, Highland Group, LLC. received approval to construct one or more improvements to the site, as shown on a site plan entitled Brewster Plastics Amended Site Plan; and
WHEREAS, Highland Group, LLC. has posted with the Town of Patterson a performance bond sufficient to cover restoration of the site should the developer fail to complete the site improvements in the amount of $24,800.00, in accordance with the resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Patterson on September 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Patterson by resolution dated July 1, 2010 has acknowledged completion of the site improvements and has recommended that the performance bond held for the Brewster Plastics site plan be released.; and
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to follow the recommendation made by the Patterson Planning Board;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby released the performance bond held for the Brewster Plastics Amended Site Plan.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
PUTNAM LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT – REQUEST
Mr. O’Connor stated the Putnam Lake Fire Department is requesting to use the ball field without paying the standard fee. They used it last year. It’s for a softball tournament to raise money for a local volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Ray Blanar, Recreation Director has no problem with it and it is available at the time they need it.
Mr. O’Connor made a motion that we allow the Putnam Lake Fire Department use the ball field without paying the standard fee for this worthwhile endeavor.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. O’Connor stated Patterson Village wants to have a meeting and they are requesting to have it at the Recreation Center and they would like the Town Board to waive the fee.
Mr. O’Connor made a motion to waive the fee and allow Patterson Village to use the Recreation Center for their meeting.
Mr. O’Connor stated we had a number of phone calls and a visit yesterday and today from people who are being asked to switch to FIOS. Putnam Lake has been out of service with Verizon for a couple of days now and when people call up they are given a sales pitch to switch to FIOS. When people ask why they can’t get FIOS they tell them the Town of Patterson is delinquent in approving a franchise agreement. It took me all day yesterday to speak to a human being in Verizon and I faxed him two letters from our law firm. Verizon is delaying the introduction of FIOS until they think it is the right economic season to do so but they are blaming it on us. We have asked them and they won’t meet with us. If you hear that FIOS is delayed because of the Town of Patterson it is not true. They did the same thing to Kent last year.
Mr. Burns stated so if you are getting this message on another network and you would like to have Verizon and Verizon is listening, we would be happy to meet with you to discuss a franchise agreement.
Mr. Griffin stated by all means please stop lying to the residents of the Town of Patterson because your Attorneys cancelled the meeting in 2008 and have refused to reschedule it ever since. That’s the fact.
GINNY NACERINO
HIGHWAY SUMMER SCHEDULE
Mrs. Nacerino stated the Highway Department is working very diligently this summer. They are continuing to do some of their road side projects and will issue a tentative schedule for roads which will be paved this summer in time for the next meeting. They are continuing to work on the courthouse project and have been for the last three months with as many as four men working at one time. There have been some unforeseen circumstances that caused them to engage in different projects such as repairing the road to the Waste Water Treatment Plant on Cornwall Hill Road, they poured the cement, ran the electricity, transferred the gas tanks and built the shelter for the new fuel pumps which was a substantial savings to the Town. Sand was also moved at the Maple Avenue Park and they poured the cement pads at the Sanitation Department. Fuel Master has been installed and has been working out very effectively. The sidewalks in the Hamlet were cleaned and cleared. The Highway Department hasn’t skipped a beat and I would like to take this opportunity to commend Gene Brandon and the crew for a job well done.
I also have a memo from Dave Raines who shares my sentiments. To the Patterson Town Board regarding the waste water facility:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Acting Highway Superintendent, Gene Brandon and his crew for their outstanding efforts in assisting with the repairs at the waste water treatment facility.
Without their help it would have been more complicated to set up the necessary workforce in order to help bring the facility back on line in a timely manner.
Mr. Griffin stated while we are on this subject, regarding Mr. Brandon’s memo, Mr. Capasso did you actually tell the Highway Department that they were not to do any road paving this year.
Mr. Capasso stated no, I did not.
Mr. Griffin stated because his memo says…………
Mr. Capasso stated I don’t care what the memo says.
Mr. Griffin stated he also stated there was not to be any road paving, there was too much black topping last year and residents complained about it.
Mr. Capasso stated that is not what I told him. I don’t know why he wrote that. It’s not true.
Mr. O’Connor stated obviously it was a misunderstanding.
Mr. Capasso stated I called and asked him to have a meeting with us and he said to me he doesn’t have time for me.
Mr. Griffin stated actually what I was told was that you wanted meetings at 9:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and he told you he was a working Foreman and he would like to schedule it much earlier.
Mr. Capasso stated he said he did not have time for me. Those were Margaux’s words to me over the phone.
Mr. Burns stated does Gene make the decisions as far as blacktopping.
Mr. Griffin stated it would be useful to have a schedule and he will give us one before the next meeting. I think it would be well within the purview of the Board just to look at it to let the residents know what is going on.
Mr. Burns stated we have a certain amount for the blacktopping in the budget, right.
Mr. Griffin stated yes there is probably about $450,000.00 in the maintenance and repair line in the budget. I want to make sure we are clear. Not paving because we paved too much last year or not paving roads that desperately need to be paved is the worst approach we could ever consider taking.
Mr. Capasso stated I didn’t say that.
Mr. O’Connor stated since you did not talk to him directly I’m sure there was a misunderstanding.
Mr. Capasso stated no, I did not talk to him directly. I know he is busy. He is doing a great job but I called him three times and three times he couldn’t return my call.
Mr. Burns stated could we agree that it would make sense for some prioritization as to what was blacktopped. Maybe it would help to give him some guidance.
Mr. Capasso stated we want to know what their schedule is for August and September.
THE FOLLOWING TOPIC WAS NOT AN AGENDA ITEM:
Mr. O’Connor stated while we are on the Highway Department. We received a letter today from Mary Conklin mentioning that there were some roads that our constituents feel are in need of repaving. She was wondering if they would be. When we do get a schedule we can answer her letter as to whether they are on the schedule. The second thing relating to Mr. Brandon and the job that he is doing which I think is outstanding, in his letter he reminds us that “he assumed the role of acting Superintendent” and he has had zero compensation.
Mr. O’Connor made a motion to allow Gene Brandon, Acting Superintendent of the Highway Department to use the truck which has been used by the Superintendent of the Highway Department until we have someone to replace him with.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. Discussion.
Mr. Capasso stated is he going to take the vehicle home.
Mr. O’Connor stated yes.
Mr. Capasso stated all we are adding is that he can take it home and back to work. Are we going to have a problem with the gas. That is what happened to Charlie. He took it to his home upstate. How far can he use this vehicle.
Mr. O’Connor stated Gene lives fairly close, in Dutchess County.
Mr. Capasso stated I have no problem with that but is he going to take it up to the cabin that he has upstate.
Mr. O’Connor stated commutation means from your standard work location to your assigned house.
Mrs. Nacerino stated what is the necessity in having him take a vehicle home.
Mr. O’Connor stated everything in life is not all necessity. It has been the standard of the Highway Department forever. His predecessor did it. I spoke to Gene about this before and there were some cases he asked if he could take it home because of equipment etc. We agreed that I would ask that the Board to approve this so we wouldn’t have to go through this whole rigmarole of having to do it on a case by case basis.
Mr. Burns stated I know we are working on the Personnel Manual. Do we have a written policy as to the use of Town vehicles for Patterson. If there is work to be done and he can do it on the way in from home it seems reasonable. I agree it is not reasonable to take it home on the weekend and commute up to a cabin. If it’s something where he can take it home and bring it back the next day if that facilitates his day I don’t have a problem with it. It should be codified in our Town Personnel Policy.
Mrs. Nacerino stated especially since there is more and more focus on municipalities and governments ceasing the use of vehicles for personal use. I don’t know what the rationale is other than compensation because he is acting Superintendent. I don’t know what the purpose is.
Mr. Burns stated are we giving it to him for exclusive use or allowing him if the need arise.
Mrs. Nacerino stated it’s not even an agenda item ………
Mr. O’Connor made a motion for permission from the Board to allow this to be put on the agenda the request for the use of the vehicle for the acting Highway Superintendent to be in the same status as it was for………
Mrs. Nacerino stated after the fact but that’s okay. The Highway Superintendent was an Elected Official and lived in the Town of Patterson and his commute was no more than two miles. Now we are requesting an acting Superintendent to be able to use the vehicle to go back and forth to Dutchess County but we don’t have a rationale as to why, other than it is a perk.
Mr. O’Connor stated the rationale is he is working above and beyond.
Mrs. Nacerino stated then it is a perk.
Mr. O’Connor stated call it anything you want. Gratitude is a better word than perk but we can use whatever word you like. He is in early every morning to set up the work as acting Superintendent than switches to working Forman and goes out in the field. I think the least we can do is give him the same perk that we granted to his predecessor the absent Highway Superintendent.
Mr. Burns stated I’m less concerned with a perk and more concerned about if it facilitates his job. If he is working somewhere closer to his home rather than come back to the Highway Department and drop off the car and go home, I don’t have any problem with him taking the truck home. If he is at home and is going directly to a site where he is setting up work then that makes sense to me. I don’t have a problem as an as needed basis.
Mr. Griffin stated there are also a number of times he will respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends. Sometimes it’s more convenient and more practical to go right to the scene of the emergency then to go to the Highway garage.
All parties continued to discuss the above topic.
Mr. Burns stated would we be comfortable doing this until September 30, 2010.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I would be comfortable with some sort of stipulation.
Mr. O’Connor made a motion that this newly added item to the agenda be approved in the fashion we spoke about until September 30, 2010 not as a perk but subject to work necessity.
Seconded by Mr. Burns.
Mrs. Nacerino stated discussion. Is he going to keep a log.
Mr. O’Connor stated I should hope so.
Mrs. Nacerino stated is he going to convey a log and log emergency responses as well.
Mr. O’Connor stated yes. The log should have the starting mileage and closing mileage on a daily basis.
Mrs. Nacerino stated thank you.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns: yes; Mr. Capasso: yes; Mrs. Nacerino: yes; Mr. O'Connor: yes; Mr. Griffin: yes. Carried.
Mr. Griffin stated I also want to thank Mr. Gene Brandon and Mr. Ralph Williams. They are both in that building at 6:00 a.m. preparing work schedules and have not asked for one dime of overtime or extra compensation. They are going above and beyond anything a Foreman would normally be required to do. We should be very happy and fortunate to have these two gentlemen to run our Highway Department under the circumstances.
Mrs. Nacerino stated absolutely. One of the reasons I had this on my agenda tonight is because in the past some of the perils of the Highway Department and the Town Board not really communicating was who was minding the store and what they are doing down there. We couldn’t really answer. We have to build that communication as we go forward. In the past there was excessive blacktopping and residents did complain last summer.
TOWN HALL VIDEO SYSTEM
Mrs. Nacerino stated we have a memo from Paul Fava regarding the Town Hall video surveillance upgrade:
The current video system at Town Hall is no longer reliable. There have been many operational failures causing blackouts of the digital memory. NYCONN Security Systems, Inc. has submitted a proposal to replace the system with new equipment and also relocate the DVR to a more secure location. Only the flat screen monitor will be visible from the reception area.
Attached please find the estimate of cost to furnish and install the new system including the relocation.
It is my recommendation to go forward with NYCONN’s proposal for a cost of $2,200.00.
Mr. Burns stated Jane also complained that it is also noisy.
Mr. Griffin stated if anyone breaks into the building they would have complete access to the recording equipment. It would be a good idea to move it. We had a situation where a woman’s car was robbed in the parking lot. We went back to the video tape and had a 10 second gap in the recording and don’t you know that was the 10 seconds the truck was closed and then 10 seconds later the trunk was opened and we missed the whole thing.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the proposal from NYCONN for a cost of $2,200.00.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
KEVIN BURNS
LETTER OF RESIGNATION – PLANNING BOARD
Mr. Burns stated we received a letter of resignation from Maria DiSalvo who is on the Planning Board which leaves an opening for an appointment.
Mr. Burns introduced the following Resolution for Acceptance of Resignation of Maria DiSalvo from the Planning Board:
R-0710-02
WHEREAS, the Town Board has received the resignation of Maria DiSalvo as a member of the Planning Board of the Town of Patterson effective June 26, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to accept the resignation of Maria DiSalvo as a member of the Planning Board of the Town of Patterson.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby accepts the resignation of Maria DiSalvo as a member of the Planning Board of the Town of Patterson; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Burns stated at the beginning of the year we received and identified a number of qualified candidates for the opening on the Planning Board. We interviewed all of them and speaking for myself and I think I speak for other Board Members there were two candidates that really rose to the top as being eminently qualified for the position. However, at the time we only had the opportunity to appoint one person and that was Tommy McNulty. The second person we were impressed by was Ron Taylor who has been an active member and participating in meetings of the Planning Board. We received a letter of renewed interest from Mr. Taylor and recommendations from the Planning Board recommending his appointment to that open vacancy.
PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT
Mr. Burns introduced the following Resolution for Appointment of Ron Taylor to the Planning Board:
R-0710-03
WHEREAS, the Town Board has accepted the resignation of Maria DiSalvo as a member of the Planning Board of the Town of Patterson; and
WHEREAS, there is currently a vacancy on the Planning Board of the Town of Patterson; and
WHEREAS, Ron Taylor has been nominated as a qualified candidate to serve on the Planning Board of the Town of Patterson; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to appoint Ron Taylor to the Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Maria DiSalvo through December 31, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby appoints Ron Taylor to the Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Maria DiSalvo through December 31, 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor.
Mrs. Nacerino stated discussion. I certainly concur and acknowledge the fact that Ron Taylor is an excellent candidate however, that being said I do have some concerns. I was out of Town two weeks ago and upon returning I was surprised to learn of the resignation of Maria DiSalvo from the Planning Board. At this time I would like to recognize Maria for her years of service and her commitment to the Town of Patterson. Last week while perusing the preliminary agenda, I was equally surprised to see the appointment for a Planning Board member on the agenda when there is no communication to the Board and how we were going to proceed with this appointment. I was also taken aback by the urgency for this position to be filled so quickly especially in light of the not too distant past the Planning Board operated as a four member Board for almost a year. Interviews were conducted in 2009 and another candidate was unanimously selected. I do not recall any letters of recommendation from any Planning Board member to support any particular candidate at that time. In my opinion, a seventh month gap does not exonerate us from following the process from a fair and consistent manner. I feel the vacancy should be duly posted and I will advocate for this process. I believe that any interested person be afforded the opportunity to interview, especially during these hard economic times. At the end of the day, if our choice still remains, then no harm no foul. We will be doing our due diligence and serving this community well. That is my opinion on this situation.
Mr. Capasso stated I agree with you 100% Ginny.
Mr. Burns stated I disagree. I analogize it to if I’m running a law firm and I posted a posting for a secretary for someone and I interview a pool of candidates seven months ago and not two years ago and I identify two qualified candidates, I hire one and six months later I lose a secretary and I know of an excellent candidate that I felt was fully qualified, I think it is reinventing the wheel. Give some of the issues that are before the Planning Board right now that are absolutely critical to the future of our Town, that being the definition of “Clubs” and non-for-profits and coupled with the fact that we have recommendations from two sitting Planning Board members which we never had before.
Mrs. Nacerino stated that we did not have six months ago.
Mr. Burns stated I give great weight to sitting members of the Planning Board making a recommendation for an appointment. There is no reason to pursue it. Ron Taylor is eminently qualified and there is no reason for this Board to go through interviews again.
Mrs. Nacerino stated absolutely, I don’t dispute that one bit but I think that in government it is a lot different than private enterprise. The process is what I am advocating for. The process being we should be able to afford the opportunity for any person in this Town to be able to apply for a vacancy. We also have two letters that we blatantly ignored. I think that it is our due diligence and our responsibility to give an equal opportunity to all.
Mr. Burns stated ok, I respectfully disagree.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I know we do and that’s fine. The motion has been made and seconded and we can move on.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns: yes; Mr. Capasso: no; Mrs. Nacerino: abstain; Mr. O'Connor: yes; Mr. Griffin: yes. 3-2.
Mr. Griffin stated we will be conducting interviews for the Planning Board in the next four to five months. There will be another appointment coming up in January. Anyone who has any interest what-so-ever should take advantage of the situation. I would like to add I think we are doing the best service for the Town residents that we can by appointing Mr. Taylor.
Mrs. Nacerino stated I agree. That is not what I am disputing.
TIME-OFF REQUESTS
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve four time off requests as submitted.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve three conference requests as written.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
RECREATION REQUESTS
Mr. Burns stated I have two Recreation requests from Ray Blanar:
This is a request for approval to hire Jamie Wade and Paul Dingey at a rate of $10.00 per hour for a maximum of 35 hours per week for the weeks of July 5 and August 9, 2010. They will be in the role of Counselors for our Lacrosse Camps. Due to late enrollment it was necessary to hire these two individuals at the last moment to ensure that there was adequate ratio of campers and instructors. Camp registration fees cover the cost for this additional staff.
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve this summer camp hire request.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino.
Mr. O’Connor stated discussion. It was my understanding that we were hiring young people at an entry level of $7.50 per hour. What is the reason for this.
Mr. Burns stated it may be because it requires them to be proficient in Lacrosse, I believe.
Mr. O’Connor stated it may be and the other two people for Lacrosse are at a considerable higher rate. They are certified in Lacrosse.
Mrs. Nacerino stated it’s the sports program versus the Recreation Assistants who help around the Recreation Center.
Mr. O’Connor stated that’s a logical answer.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns: yes; Mr. Capasso: yes; Mrs. Nacerino: yes; Mr. O'Connor: yes; Mr. Griffin: yes. Carried.
Mr. Burns stated another memo from Mr. Blanar:
To re-hire Paul Brennan and Keri Dowd as Lacrosse Directors for our Summer Lacrosse Camp at a rate of $23.00 per hour, same rate for Paul as last year and a $12.00 decrease that Keri voluntarily took so that the girls Lacrosse Camp could operate. Paul and Keri were Directors last year and did an outstanding job with the program.
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve the request as written.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns: yes; Mr. Capasso: yes; Mrs. Nacerino: yes; Mr. O'Connor: yes; Mr. Griffin: yes. Carried.
Mrs. Nacerino stated Ray also issued a report to the Town Board on some of the Recreation Programs that we had this year. There has been an unprecedented amount of camps and summer programs and I encourage anyone who is interested in finding out more about it to call the Recreation Center. They are doing a fabulous job down there.
Mr. Burns stated we expended funds for the redoing of the Patterson softball fields and it’s well under way. Some of the clay there is recyclable and we will be able to use it at the Cornwall ball field.
BUDGET TRANSFER REQUEST
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve Transfer Request No. 24, 25, and 26 for a movement of funds:
BUDGET TRANSFER REQUEST NO. 24
From: Landfill - Contractual ($452.00)
To: Landfill – Personal Services for $452.00
BUDGET TRANSFER REQUEST NO. 25
From: Taxes and Assessments on Property ($1,513.00)
To: Workers Compensation Insurance $1,513.00
From: Auto & Liability Insurance ($182.00)
To: Workers Compensation Insurance $182.00
BUDGET TRANSFER REQUEST NO. 26
From: Judgments & Claims ($20.00)
To: Auto & Liability Insurance $20.00
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
JOSEPH CAPASSO
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AWARD BIDS
Mr. Capasso stated we had about 25 items that went out for bid. We took off two because we felt we could do better at another auction. One is the Gradall and the broom for the Caterpillar Bob Cat.
Mr. Capasso introduced the following Resolution for Acceptance of Bids for Sale of Highway Equipment:
R-0710-04
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson has duly advertised for bids for the sale of various Town of Patterson Highway Department equipment; and
WHEREAS, numerous bids were received for the items that were advertised; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Department has recommended that the highest bids be accepted for the sale of the items, which are listed as follows:
1. 1988 INTER Truck with Sander (diesel) – VIN # 1HTLFTVR5JH549879 to the Town of Southeast in the amount of $5,002.00;
2. 1998 Chevy Dump with Plow – VIN # 1GBJK34JXWF072272 to Timothy A. Paraskeva in the amount of $752.00;
3. 1986 Chevy P/U Army with Plow (Diesel) – VIN # 1GCGD34J76F356668 to Richard A. Williams in the amount of $525.00;
4. 1971 Big Red (Kaise) Dump Truck (Diesel) – VIN # 05DT8001 to Bryson Towing in the amount of $450.00;
5. 1983 WISCO Semi Trailer Fifth Wheel – VIN # 1W91SE201D1008653 to Bryson Towing in the amount of $350.00;
6. 1998 Ford Ranger to Chris Burdick in the amount of $2,050.00
7. 1974 White Oliver Tractor Sickle Bar (Tractor and Parts) to Shawn Goff in the amount of $1,257.00;
8. 1989 3/4 Ton Kasel Trailer Red to Shawn Goff in the amount of $308.00;
9. Hydro Axe Only and Parts to Bryson Towing in the amount of $150.00;
10. Wood master Stove MF546 to Town of Pawling in the amount of $1,086.00;
11. 2yd Zwack Sander - Stainless Steel to Timothy A. Paraskeva in the amount of $52.00;
12. (2) 24" Wayne Roy Buckets to Amaxx, Inc. in the amount of $151.51;
13. 24" Pin Bucket to Edward D. Foster in the amount of $278.00;
14. Plastic Fuel Dolly to Bryson Towing in the amount of $40.00;
15. 3" Pump Semi Trash with Motor to Bryson Towing in the amount of $20.00;
16. Pick Up Aluminum Tool Box to Dan Miller in the amount of $36.49;
17. New Pelican Broom to Amaxx, Inc. in the amount of $25.51;
18. Archer Steam Jenny to Amaxx, Inc. in the amount of $51.51;
19. Wacker B550 2i Jumping Jack to Amaxx, Inc. in the amount of $251.51;
20. 1985 Ford Dump (Diesel) to Amaxx, Inc. in the amount of $2,351.51;
21. Chimney Piping to Shawn Goff in the amount of $75.00;
22. Small Wood Stove (for a house) to Bryson Towing in the amount of $100.00;
23. York Rake with 3" PTO Driven Pump to Shawn Goff in the amount of $260.00;
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Patterson wishes to follow the recommendations of the Highway Department and accept the bids as listed above;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby accepts all of the bids listed above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Patterson hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Burns: yes; Mr. Capasso: yes; Mrs. Nacerino: yes; Mr. O'Connor: yes; Mr. Griffin: yes. Carried.
Mr. Griffin stated just a quick side note on this, I received a call from Roger Chirico, Highway Superintendent in Philipstown he would love to have our Gradall and he was wondering if we would donate ours to him. He has a tight budget.
Mr. Capasso stated what is wrong with our Gradall.
Mr. Griffin stated it’s the transmission and it also has a number of electrical problems.
Mr. Capasso stated it is up to you Mike, whatever you want to do.
Mr. Griffin stated no it’s up to the Town Board. We can put it on the County website.
Mr. Capasso stated they will see if they can trade in the broom.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – LEGAL/PERSONNEL
Mr. Capasso stated I will defer my Executive Session – Legal/Personnel until the end of the meeting.
MICHAEL GRIFFIN
PITNEY BOWES AGREEMENT – JUSTICE COURT
Mr. Griffin made a motion to approve the request of the Justice Court for a Pitney Bowes mailing machine not to exceed 51 months for an amount not to exceed $92.00 per month.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor.
MS-4 FUNDING – UPDATE
Mr. Griffin stated we have been talking about MS-4 for quite some time. This is a program that is handed down from the E.P.A. to New York State and comes to us through the D.E.C. Because we are in the New York City Watershed we are under significantly higher regulations than everyone else. We have been trying to work on funding sources. The cost of the County is estimated at $195 million dollars. The first few years of the program are in excess of $4 million dollars. We had a meeting of all the Town Supervisors, The Technical Advisory Committee and County Legislatures. We sent them a formal request that they encumber about $8.1 million dollars of East of Hudson Funds to leverage some grants. So far we haven’t gotten a commitment back but the County has asked for a presentation from the Technical Advisory Committee and our consultants. Malcolm Pernie wants a hefty amount of money.
Town Planner spoke but unable to transcribe.
Mr. Griffin stated I’m glad the County agreed to that. We have a July deadline where we have to respond to the D.E.C.
Mr. Griffin continued to discuss the update.
PUTNAM COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN – FINAL
Mr. Griffin stated everyone received copies of this. I’m not sure how to respond to this. They are convinced that the program needs to have standard practices across the County in terms of curbside pick-up as well as pay-to-throw system. My concern is there are a lot of things the County will make rules for. They will help with education and guidance but the Towns are going to have to do the bulk of the work and spend the bulk of the money.
Mr. Griffin read portions of the plan. Everyone needs to take a look at this at some point. We can post it on the website.
COVINGTON GREENS SEWER CONNECTION – FOLLOW-UP
Mr. Curtiss stated we have a couple of problems. The single hook-up is not the problem. The problem is whether the tanks were decommissioned. You have to open up the tank to see where it is going. You will have to decommission the tanks if they are not decommissioned, which is a much bigger project than just hooking him up.
Mr. Griffin stated we understand that. But we can’t decommission the tanks until we get this individual off into the collection system and out of wherever it is he is going. The legal department had the problem of getting this money in escrow so we could get this guy into the collection system.
Mr. Curtiss stated you have to open the tanks to see what is going on.
Mr. Rich Williams, Town Planner stated when I open the tanks and find out they are not decommissioned, I’m also going to find out that this gentlemen is tied into one of the tanks and at that point I have the tanks open and I have a D.E.C. consent that we have to comply with, I have to take them out of the tanks. There is no money to do that. The Town Board has directed me not to do that until there is funding there. I have three weeks left. I spoke to the D.E.C. and I got us another month.
Mr. Curtiss stated his part of that process is miniscule. We need some money to get started to open up the tank to find out what is there.
Conversation ensued regarding the above topic.
LANDFILL GAS VENT REPAIRS – UPDATE
Mr. Griffin stated three weeks ago we spoke about several gas vents at the landfill that were identified on the Sterling Environmental report. We have a memo to the Town Board from Mr. Fava:
Sterling Environmental had reported varying degrees of damage to 22 of the 57 gas vent pipes at
the Cornwall Hill Landfill in their Annual Report to the DEC. Their proposal for the necessary
repairs was sixty five hundred ($6,500.) dollars plus any extras.
Upon inspection of the site performed by Mike Griffin and myself, we identified eight additional
vents in need of repair, for a total of thirty (30). We determined that the repairs could be
accomplished in-house at a considerable saving to the Town.
The old man and the not so old man (Paul & Mike) did a repair sampling on four (4) vents. The
vents were excavated, new connector collars were installed and the standpipes were completely
replaced or reused, depending on the condition of the original pipes.
I am pleased to inform the Board, that with the help of Ryan Brown, Rob Farese and Joe Verde
the repairs were done in record time and far exceeded the repair recommendations in the
Sterling Proposal. All the gas vent pipes at the Landfill now meet or exceed their original
approved design specifications.
It should also be noted, with outstanding teamwork and the effort of these young men working in
very difficult conditions, we were able to save the taxpayers more than $5,800.
Mrs. Nacerino stated that is a wonderful memo. They are good boys.
Mr. Griffin stated it wasn’t an easy job. Thanks to all for all their hard work.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Griffin stated for all new appointed individuals and new re-elected individuals, some of which are with us this evening, within 180 days of their re-election or appointment should they choose to join the retirement system, the Town Board has to pass a resolution identifying standard work days and reporting. We are at that deadline. We need to do this tonight.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to add to the agenda the Standard Workday and Reporting Resolution.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mrs. Nacerino made a motion to accept the Standard Workday and Reporting Resolution as written and authorize the Town Clerk to sign.
Seconded by Mr. Capasso. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Capasso stated Rich where do we stand on the grant for the air conditioner for the Recreation Center that you volunteered to do.
Mr. Williams stated I haven’t heard anything back.
Mr. Capasso stated it’s been written and submitted.
Mr. Williams stated yes, a long time ago. It could take up to six or eight months. I spoke with the D.E.C. and grants that were submitted around 18 months ago they are not sure when they are making the announcement on those.
Mr. Capasso stated ok.
Mr. O’Connor made a motion to approve an extension on a building permit for a family in Putnam Lake. Their contractor fell through and their building permit is about to expire. They are having financial problems. The Building Department agreed to extend their permit for another year, considering their disaster.
Mr. O’Connor stated the tanks at the Putnam Lake gas station have been removed.
MRS. NACERINO’S ENVIRONMENTAL TIP
During the hot months try to park your vehicle in a shady spot which decreases the amount of fuel lost to evaporation and requires less air conditioning when you get back in. Gasoline evaporates rapidly and even escapes from closed tanks. The process is sped up by high temperatures. Keeping your vehicle cooler means you run air conditioning less resulting in substantial savings and fuel. You will be less likely to damage car contents from extreme heat and you will have fewer items to replace. Also, check out cardboard and shiny metallic windshields sun shades which reflect solar heat away from the cabin.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Ms. Patricia Ploeger stated regarding laws and ordinances of the Town of Patterson for each ordinance that you enact, is there a penalty or fee for a violation.
Mr. Griffin stated are you talking about campaign signs.
Mr. Curtiss stated I would have to look to be specific.
Ms. Ploeger stated I didn’t put my signs up until 30 days prior to the primary. Is the Town going to do anything about it. What is the penalty.
Mr. Griffin stated I spoke to the Code Enforcement Officer about this. First thing he would have to do is issue the violation and see if the individual removes the sign. If he doesn’t he will take him to court.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further business, Mr. Burns made a motion to go into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. Burns made a motion to close Executive Session at 9:30 p.m.
Seconded by Mrs. Nacerino. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Mr. O’Connor called the meeting back to order at 9:30 p.m.
Mr. Burns stated we had a discussion regarding having a Town employee tested and evaluated by the Heritage Driving at a cost of $150.00 for them to travel here.
Mr. Burns made a motion to allow the employee’s driving skills to be evaluated as set forth in the memo of June 28, 2010.
Seconded by Mr. O’Connor. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. O’Connor made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
Seconded by Mr. Burns. All In Favor: Aye. Carried.
Respectfully submitted
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ANTOINETTE KOPECK, TOWN CLERK